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101propulsor — sə(r) noun ( s) Etymology: Latin propulsus (past participle of propellere) + English or : one that propels or produces a propulsive force use of hydrazine as a rocket propulsor …
102sin|gle-stage — «SIHNG guhl STAYJ», adjective. having a propulsive force of only one charge and thus capable of reaching only one level of ascent: »a single stage rocket or missile …
103propulsion — propulsive /preuh pul siv/, propulsory, adj. /preuh pul sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of propelling. 2. the state of being propelled. 3. a means of propelling; propelling force, impulse, etc. [1605 15; < L propuls(us) (ptp. of propellere to… …
104rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion. Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… …
105VOILIERS — Autrefois pratiquée par une minorité très restreinte, composée de fanatiques désintéressés, ou de riches snobs, la voile est aujourd’hui une activité très populaire. Elle s’est démocratisée grâce à l’avènement des constructions en série,… …
106jet engine — an engine, as an aircraft engine, that produces forward motion by the rearward exhaust of a jet of fluid or heated air and gases. Also called jet, jet motor. [1940 45] * * * Any of a class of internal combustion engines that propel aircraft by… …
107propulsif — propulsif, ive [ prɔpylsif, iv ] adj. • 1846; de propulsion ♦ Didact. Qui produit un effet de propulsion. Hélice, roue propulsive. ● propulsif, propulsive adjectif Relatif à la propulsion. ● propulsif, propulsive (expressions) adjectif …
108Rocket — This article is about vehicles powered by rocket engines. For other uses, see Rocket (disambiguation). A Soyuz U, at Baikonur Site 1/5 A rocket is a missile, spacecraft, aircraft or other vehicle which obtains thrust from a rocket engi …
109Effort sur une voile — Exemple d effort du vent sur différents types de voile de voiliers classiques lors d une régate à Cannes en 2006. Le principe d une voile est de récupérer l énergie du vent et de la transmettre au bateau. L effet propulsif est réparti sur toute… …
110Turbofan — [ CFM56 3 turbofan, lower half, side view.] A turbofan is a type of jet engine, similar to a turbojet. It essentially consists of a ducted fan with a smaller diameter turbojet engine mounted behind it that powers the fan. Part of the airstream… …
